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03-01-2014, 09:38 PM
Eric Barnes Centre Half is due shortly to set a new club appearance record in league matches.
Eric has already represented Alexandra in more first class games than any other player.He made his 300th league and Cup appearance against Luton in April this year,and towards the end of this season will take his total to over 350.
Manchester born Eric is Alexandra^s longest serving player.He joined the club 11 seasons ago as a 19yrs old amateur while serving in the R.A.F.,at Stafford.
The clubs leading all round sportsman,Eric plays cricket for the Crewe L.M.R,and has represented Cheshire in the Minor Counties League.In addition he is a keen Angler,and Golfer.
During his time at Crewe he has played with many of the Alex stars as; Johnny King,Frank Lord,Ron Smith, Gordon Wallace,Dave Whelan (now Wigan Chairman) Dave Ewing,Albert Harley, Willie Mayley,John Mahoney,Mick Gannon,to a few,A True Legend
Eric has already represented Alexandra in more first class games than any other player.He made his 300th league and Cup appearance against Luton in April this year,and towards the end of this season will take his total to over 350.
Manchester born Eric is Alexandra^s longest serving player.He joined the club 11 seasons ago as a 19yrs old amateur while serving in the R.A.F.,at Stafford.
The clubs leading all round sportsman,Eric plays cricket for the Crewe L.M.R,and has represented Cheshire in the Minor Counties League.In addition he is a keen Angler,and Golfer.
During his time at Crewe he has played with many of the Alex stars as; Johnny King,Frank Lord,Ron Smith, Gordon Wallace,Dave Whelan (now Wigan Chairman) Dave Ewing,Albert Harley, Willie Mayley,John Mahoney,Mick Gannon,to a few,A True Legend